Ongoing airstrikes, mostly in the south of Lebanon but also reaching the east and northeast, have resulted in more than 500 people being killed and more than 1,800 injured, with numerous women and children among the casualties. The number of people being displaced is far surpassing 100,000. Relief International Country Director for Lebanon Giacomo Baldini […]
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First celebrated in 1929, Child Health Day was enacted by Congress as a day to raise awareness about the fundamental necessity for programs to protect and develop the health of the children of the United States. In recognition of #ChildHealthDay on October 7, 2024, America’s Charities is celebrating the following agents of change who we are […]
Observed in October each year, Down Syndrome Awareness Month was started by the National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980’s. By spreading awareness, advocacy, and inclusion throughout the community, the month is a time to celebrate individuals with Down syndrome and make people aware of their abilities and accomplishments. In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, America’s Charities […]
First launched by Americans for the Arts more than 30 years ago as National Arts Week in honor of the National Endowment for the Arts, National Arts and Humanities Month was re-established in 1993 as a month-long celebration in October with the following four goals: To create a national, state and local focus on the arts […]
Ongoing airstrikes, mostly in the south of Lebanon but also reaching the east and northeast, have resulted in more than 500 people being killed and more than 1,800 injured, with numerous women and children among the casualties. Describing the deteriorating situation, Giacomo Lapo Baldini, Lebanon Country Director at Relief International says, “Following the intensification of […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for breast cancer. Activities include raising research funds to help identify the cause, uncover potential prevention strategies, and improve diagnosis, in addition to offering support to people impacted by the disease. […]
The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year. People who are in an abusive relationship will stay with their partner for a number of reasons, including: They believe their partner really is sorry and does care about them Their low self […]
Poole Park’s Small Lake to Shine Bright on 19th October as Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Hosts ‘Candles on the Lake’ Lewis-Manning Hospice Care is excited to announce the return of their popular annual event, ‘Candles on the Lake’, on 19th October. This year, the event will once again take place on the small lake near The […]
The Government of Ontario announced that applications are now open for the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. The program provides funding to municipalities, Indigenous communities, nonprofit organizations and (for new builds only) for-profit organizations through two program streams for projects that: Stream 1: Repair or upgrade existing sport and recreation facilities Deadline to apply: […]
According to the Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey, Canadian organizations are reskilling existing employees rather than recruiting new staff amidst budget constraints. The study found that two in five organizations (41%) are not planning to recruit new staff this year, and 8% are planning a workforce reduction. Budgetary constraints are the top reason for organizations […]